Crooked River Ranch: Economy & Jobs
$85,561 is the median household income in Crooked River Ranch (1.1× higher than Jefferson County median $76,260; about the same as Oregon median $83,011), with homes at a median value of $462,300. The surrounding county supports 93,866 jobs (avg $66,229).
- $104,074 avg taxable income per return — higher than the median household income (vs Oregon $90,655).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $85,561 — near the Oregon median ($86,226). Poverty rate 9.4% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Affordability · Price To Income Ratio | 5.4× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Rent To Income Pct | 25.8% |
| Affordability · Interpretation | expensive |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $106,700 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $11,104,736 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $104,074 (vs Oregon $90,655) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $85,760 |
| Median Household Income | $85,561 (at Oregon median) |
| Poverty Rate | 9.4% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | mixed |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | upper-middle |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $85,561 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 4.2% — near the U.S. average of ~4%. 21% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 21.4% |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 93,866 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $6,216,601,561 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $66,229 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 1,943,180 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.2% (vs Oregon 3.5%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 46 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 128,501 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 2,793.50 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Sod, Crop Totals, Animal Totals, Field Crops, Other, Horticulture Totals |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 8,456 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 76,783 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 4,217,712 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 34 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 25 |
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 17 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 25 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 11 |
| Local Businesses · Clothing Stores | 23 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Stores | 15 |
| Local Businesses · Bookstores | 8 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 224 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 150 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 44 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 111 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (10)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (3)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Market Of Choice 8 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Distance | 0.2 mi |
Sources: USDA SNAP — nearest by coordinates
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | RIDDLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $1,575,156,789 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 7,945.19 (vs Oregon $9,255) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 198,253 people (vs Oregon 56,011) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 73.5% |
|---|---|
| Pct Walked | 21.4% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 57.1 years (vs Oregon 38.8y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 55.5% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 1 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | older population, strong SS base, hospital access, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | excellent |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12